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“Good discipline requires time. When we have no time to give our children, or no time that we are willing to give, we don't even observe them closely enough to become aware of when their need for our disciplinary assistance is expressed subtley.” quote by M. Scott Peck
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“Good discipline requires time. When we have no time to give our children, or no time that we are willing to give, we don't even observe them closely enough to become aware of when their need for our disciplinary assistance is expressed subtley.”

M. Scott Peck

About This Quote

Source Book: People of the Lie, 1978

Discipline needs time; without it, parents miss subtle cues of children’s needs for guidance.

In simple terms: Discipline requires time and attention to children.

Key Takeaway

Allocate time to observe and guide children.

Themes

parenting discipline mindfulness

Mood

concerned thoughtful

Type

advice psychological

When to use this quote

  • childcare
  • education
  • family counseling

Key Concepts

Developmental psychology family dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can busy parents stay attuned?
  • What signs indicate a child needs discipline?
A Different Perspective

Time constraints can limit effective parenting.

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